Gov. Phil Scott said he considers the Affordable Care Act to be unsustainable and would like to see the exchange itself improved. He said he’d also like the states to be able to weigh in.

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“If we're allowed to have some flexibility in the states, I believe we can come to some resolution, we can find some ways where we can save some money and create probably a better benefit for our citizens,” Scott said.

The governor added that different states have different needs when it comes to health care.

Scott was also one of 10 governors from throughout the country to write a letter to congressional leaders advocating for bipartisan collaboration on ACA reform.

“The next best step is for senators and governors of both parties to come together to work to improve our health care system. We stand ready to work with lawmakers in an open, bipartisan way to provide better insurance for all Americans,” the letter reads.

In addition to Vermont, the letter was signed by the governors of Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, Virginia, Nevada, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania.